Vidyasagar – Full Biography, Year-wise Movie List, and Awards
Early Life and Background
Vidyasagar was born on March 2, 1963, in Andhra Pradesh, India. He was trained in classical music from a young age and later studied at the Government Music College, Chennai.
He started his career in the 1980s, working as an assistant before becoming a full-fledged music director. Over the years, he composed music for Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi films, becoming one of the most celebrated composers in Indian cinema.
Music Career
Debut & Early Years (1989-1999)
- Debut: Poomanam (1989, Malayalam) – First film as a composer.
- Jai Hind (1994, Tamil) – One of his early Tamil hits.
- Karuppu Roja (1996, Tamil) – Known for its unique techno-style music.
- Pranaya Varnangal (1998, Malayalam) – Marked his success in Malayalam cinema.
- Summer in Bethlehem (1998, Malayalam) – One of his most beloved albums.
Golden Era & Blockbusters (2000-2010)
- Meesa Madhavan (2002, Malayalam) – One of the biggest hits in Malayalam cinema.
- Run (2002, Tamil) – The song “Theradi Veedhiyil” became a cult favorite.
- Dhool (2003, Tamil) – Chartbuster songs like “Aathichudi”.
- Anandabhadram (2005, Malayalam) – Won the National Award for Best Music Direction.
- Mozhi (2007, Tamil) – A melodious album highly praised by critics.
- Urumi (2011, Malayalam) – A historical film with stunning music.
Recent Work (2011-Present)
- Diamond Necklace (2012, Malayalam) – Well-received music.
- Puli (2015, Tamil) – Fantasy film starring Vijay.
- Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham (2021, Malayalam) – A grand period drama.
Year-Wise Filmography (Selected Hits)
1990s
- 1994 – Jai Hind (Tamil)
- 1996 – Karuppu Roja (Tamil)
- 1998 – Summer in Bethlehem (Malayalam), Pranaya Varnangal (Malayalam)
2000s
- 2002 – Meesa Madhavan (Malayalam), Run (Tamil)
- 2003 – Dhool (Tamil), Kilichundan Mampazham (Malayalam)
- 2005 – Anandabhadram (Malayalam)
- 2007 – Mozhi (Tamil)
2010s-2020s
- 2011 – Urumi (Malayalam)
- 2012 – Diamond Necklace (Malayalam)
- 2015 – Puli (Tamil)
- 2021 – Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham (Malayalam
- Double Tuckerr (Tamil) – April 5, 2024
- Desingu Raja 2 (Tamil) – 2024 (TBA)
- Marivillin Gopurangal (Malayalam) – 2024
- Uyir Thamizhukku (Tamil) – 2024
- My Perfect Husband (Tamil, Disney+ Hotstar) – 2024
Awards and Recognitions
- National Film Award – Best Music Direction (2005) – Anandabhadram
- Kerala State Film Awards (Multiple Wins)
- Filmfare Awards – Best Music Director (Tamil & Malayalam)
- Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
Personal Life
- Vidyasagar is a private person, rarely giving interviews.
- He continues to compose selective projects while mentoring young musicians.
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS :
INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/vidyasagarmusicofficial/
FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/vidyasagarmusicofficial/
